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Platyphora petulans
Wikipedia: Platyphora is a genus of broad-shouldered leaf beetles belonging to the Chrysomelidae family. These tropical insects usually have bright warning coloration (aposematism) and a chemical protection against predators. The toxins are secondary metabolites collected from the host plants they eat, mainly Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Asclepiadaceae, Convolvulaceae, Solanaceae and Apocynaceae.
Chrysomelidae, Chrysomelinae, Platyphora petulans.
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Far away from being an Erotylidae, sorry!
Looks for me like an Erotylidae, Pleasing Fungus Beetle. But I did not find a reasonable match for it.
Spotted on May 13, 2014
Submitted on May 13, 2014
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